This 1/48 Hobby Boss plastic model aircraft kit recreates the P-47D Thunderbolt Fighter, item 85811. It is intended for modelers building a detailed WWII-era “Jug” display model.
Kit Details
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Manufacturer: Hobby Boss
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Subject: P-47D Thunderbolt Fighter
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Scale: 1:48
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Item number: 85811
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Material: Plastic model kit
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Contents: 40+ plastic parts across 5 sprues plus cowling, including 1 clear canopy part
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Finished dimensions: Approximately 230 mm long with a 260 mm wingspan
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Camouflage scheme: G9-K “The Turtle No. 10,” 509th Fighter Squadron, 405th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force, early 1945
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Release date: September 2019
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Build information: The kit is unassembled and requires assembly
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Supplies: Glue, paints, and tools are not specified as included
Subject Notes
Affectionately known as “the Jug,” the P-47 was a heavy fighter designed as an interceptor before finding a strong role in ground attack. Its rugged structure and large radial engine helped it withstand combat damage during the World War II era.
Resources
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